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Spain Wins FIFA World Cup Amidst Post-Match Brawl and Fan Celebrations
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held in New Jersey. Following the match, Argentina's Leandro Paredes was sent off after a confrontation with Spanish players. Celebrations for Spain's victory occurred across India, including in Hyderabad and cities in Kerala and Maharashtra, with fireworks and public gatherings. However, a celebration in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, turned tragic with the death of a teenager.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 13 · Right 7 n = 24
- Left (4): National Herald, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (13 votes, 15 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times, Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (7): Firstpost, India Today, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (7): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters